Meet the Full Cast of 'Survivor 45'

Over 44 seasons, 662 contestants have competed on Survivor. The cast comes from all different walks of life and parts of the country (including other countries), and are forced to work alongside each other to build society while deprived of the barest necessities. At the same time, these collaborators are also competition, as only one can rule the day, taking home the title of Sole Survivor and the million-dollar check that comes with it. And now, with the season 45 cast, we make it an even 680.

Related: Everything to Know About Survivor 45 (Including When it Premieres)

The milestone 45th season of the veteran reality series will continue the format that's been branded in the "new era" of the past couple of years. Eighteen players are initially split across three tribes. Over 26 days, they'll undergo fateful journeys, face "mergatory" and rice negotiations, and battle each other for physical, strategic, and social supremacy. Their occupations range from civil rights lawyer to singer to truck driver. Seventeen of them are new to the game, with one holdover in Bruce Perreault, who was offered another chance after lasting only one day on season 44, making him the first returning player of the new era. But regardless of where they come from or their level of experience, their goal is shared: Get to the end of the game, and leave it with the title of last one standing.

Launch the gallery below to find out the 18 players competing in Survivor 45. And be sure to check in with Parade.com throughout the preseason as we bring you exclusive interviews. Survivor 45 premieres on Wednesday, September 27 at 8:00 p.m. with a 90-minute episode on CBS.

Next, check out our interview with Survivor 44 winner Yam Yam Arocho.

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